UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 24, 2006
RUSS BERRIE AND COMPANY, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
New Jersey |
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| 22-1815337 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction |
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111 Bauer Drive, Oakland, New Jersey |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (201) 337-9000
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address,
If Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Section 2 - Financial Information
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On April 24, 2006, Russ Berrie and Company, Inc. issued a press release announcing, among other things, its consolidated results of operations for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the press release.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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99.1 |
| Text of press release issued by Russ Berrie and Company, Inc., dated April 24, 2006, announcing, among other things, its consolidated results of operations for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Date: April 24, 2006 |
| By: | /s/ John D. Wille |
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| John D. Wille | |
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| Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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Exhibit Index
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99.1 |
| Text of press release issued by Russ Berrie and Company, Inc., dated April 24, 2006, announcing, among other things, its consolidated results of operations for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. |
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